Favourites won 35.9% of 4,977 races at Southwell from 2016 to 2026 (Flat 34.6%, jumps 39.9%).Sample: 4,977 races · Window: 2016 to 15 October 2026 · Source: RaceWatch results database (GB and IRE results; figures on this page from 2016), course records, RaceWatch racecards and race calendar
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Favourite win % by Season
Southwell at a glance by season
| Flat | 2026 | 439 | 4,041 | 9.20 | |
| Flat | 2025 | 519 | 4,795 | 9.20 | |
| Flat | 2024 | 489 | 4,598 | 9.40 | |
| Flat | 2023 | 348 | 3,442 | 9.90 | |
| Flat | 2022 | 358 | 3,518 | 9.80 | |
| Flat | 2021 | 270 | 2,207 | 8.20 | |
| Flat | 2020 | 297 | 2,448 | 8.20 | |
| Flat | 2019 | 278 | 2,600 | 9.40 | |
| Flat | 2018 | 248 | 2,212 | 8.90 | |
| Flat | 2017 | 238 | 2,165 | 9.10 | |
| Flat | 2016 | 212 | 1,775 | 8.40 | |
| Jumps | 2026/27 | 34 | 231 | 6.80 | |
| Jumps | 2025/26 | 90 | 674 | 7.50 | |
| Jumps | 2024/25 | 128 | 1,099 | 8.60 | |
| Jumps | 2023/24 | 128 | 921 | 7.20 | |
| Jumps | 2022/23 | 126 | 1,043 | 8.30 | |
| Jumps | 2021/22 | 122 | 1,022 | 8.40 | |
| Jumps | 2020/21 | 135 | 1,320 | 9.80 | |
| Jumps | 2019/20 | 117 | 873 | 7.50 | |
| Jumps | 2018/19 | 131 | 1,115 | 8.50 | |
| Jumps | 2017/18 | 132 | 1,020 | 7.70 | |
| Jumps | 2016/17 | 138 | 1,148 | 8.30 |
Jumps seasons run May to April (2026/27 = May 2026 to date) Flat seasons are calendar years. Fav win % = races won by the favourite (joint favourites included).
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Wins
How favourites fare at Southwell
| Flat AW | 3,695 | 1,276 | Flat | ||
| Flat non-handicaps | 883 | 395 | Flat | ||
| Flat handicaps | 2,813 | 882 | Flat | ||
| Flat all races | 3,696 | 1,277 | Flat | ||
| Chase | 425 | 155 | Jumps | ||
| Hurdle | 731 | 306 | Jumps | ||
| NH Flat (bumper) | 125 | 50 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps non-handicaps | 427 | 202 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps handicaps | 854 | 309 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps all races | 1,281 | 511 | Jumps |
Seasons 2016 to date. Groups with fewer than 100 favourites are hidden.
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Top trainers at Southwell (five seasons and current)
Jumps 2021/22 to date, Flat 2021 to date. Min 30 runs at the course, top 25 per code by wins.
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Top jockeys at Southwell (five seasons and current)
Jumps 2021/22 to date, Flat 2021 to date. Min 30 rides at the course, top 25 per code by wins.
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Southwell course specialists still in training
Horses with 2 or more wins at the course since May 2014 that have run anywhere in the last 365 days. Trainer is the trainer at the latest run.
Going profile at Southwell
| Flat | AW | 3,695 | 9.10 | ||
| Jumps | Good | 817 | 8.20 | ||
| Jumps | Good to soft or yielding | 246 | 8.80 | ||
| Jumps | Soft | 168 | 7.70 | ||
| Jumps | Heavy | 39 | 6.10 |
Seasons 2016 to date. Going grouped into bands; bands with fewer than 100 runners hidden.
Distance profile at Southwell
| Flat | Flat AW | 1m | 783 | 9.40 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Flat | Flat AW | 7f | 707 | 9.70 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Flat | Flat AW | 6f | 691 | 9.50 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Flat | Flat AW | 5f | 621 | 8.80 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Flat | Flat AW | 1m4f | 356 | 8.70 | 10 Oct 26 | |
| Flat | Flat AW | 1m3f | 231 | 8.80 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Flat | Flat AW | 1m6f | 151 | 8.30 | 10 Oct 26 | |
| Flat | Flat AW | 2m½f | 129 | 8.20 | 3 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 2m4½f | 269 | 9.10 | 13 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 2m | 172 | 9.00 | 13 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 2m4½f | 130 | 7.30 | 13 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 1m7½f | 101 | 8.50 | 15 Dec 19 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 3m½f | 99 | 8.70 | 13 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 3m½f | 95 | 6.90 | 1 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 3m | 87 | 8.00 | 15 Dec 19 | |
| Jumps | NH Flat (bumper) | 2m | 78 | 8.90 | 13 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 2m | 72 | 6.20 | 13 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 1m7½f | 56 | 6.80 | 3 Dec 19 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 3m | 50 | 7.10 | 3 Dec 19 | |
| Jumps | NH Flat (bumper) | 1m7½f | 47 | 9.10 | 3 Dec 19 |
Seasons 2016 to date, advertised distance rounded to the nearest half furlong. Min 100 runners.
Draw summary at Southwell (Flat)
| 5f | 327 | AW | |||
| 6f | 442 | AW | |||
| 7f | 488 | AW | |||
| 1m | 480 | AW | |||
| 1m3f | 127 | AW | |||
| 1m4f | 183 | AW | |||
| 1m6f | 77 | AW | |||
| 2m½f | 65 | AW |
Flat races with 8 or more runners since 1 January 2019; stalls ranked within each race and split into thirds. Stall by stall figures on the draw bias page: /courses/southwell/draw-bias
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Run style at Southwell
| Led | 2,068 | 323 | Flat | |
| Prominent | 10,771 | 1,416 | Flat | |
| Midfield | 3,041 | 232 | Flat | |
| Held up | 6,994 | 475 | Flat | |
| Led | 765 | 152 | Jumps | |
| Prominent | 3,188 | 471 | Jumps | |
| Midfield | 861 | 57 | Jumps | |
| Held up | 1,962 | 146 | Jumps |
Run style read from the in-running race comment, races 2019 to 2025. Min 100 runs.
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Southwell course records
| 3m1½f | 5,629 | Chase | 6:55.50 | 22 May 19 | Good | Tom George | |
| 3m2f | 5,685 | Chase | 6:37.84 | 7 Sep 23 | Good | Charles & Adam Pogson | |
| 5f | 1,094 | Flat | 0:56.20 | 21 Dec 23 | Standard | Robert Cowell | |
| 6f | 1,336 | Flat | 1:11.83 | 23 Feb 23 | Standard | Antony Brittain | |
| 7f | 1,554 | Flat | 1:24.95 | 16 Nov 22 | Standard | Michael Herrington | |
| 1m | 1,773 | Flat | 1:37.28 | 29 Aug 24 | Standard | George Boughey | |
| 1m3f | 2,443 | Flat | 2:19.31 | 29 Aug 24 | Standard | Ed Walker | |
| 1m4f | 2,654 | Flat | 2:32.17 | 29 Aug 24 | Standard | Ian Williams | |
| 1m6f | 3,101 | Flat | 3:01.21 | 4 Apr 25 | Standard | George Scott | |
| 2m½f | 3,622 | Flat | 3:31.98 | 8 Jan 23 | Standard | Andrew Balding | |
| 2m2½f | 4,058 | Flat | 4:04.10 | 21 Dec 18 | Standard | Robert Eddery | |
| 2m | 3,482 | Hurdle | 3:40.80 | 30 Jul 20 | Good | Emma Lavelle | |
| 2m4½f | 4,488 | Hurdle | 4:51.20 | 30 Jul 20 | Good | Fergal O'Brien | |
| 3m | 5,269 | Hurdle | 6:05.20 | 18 Aug 19 | Good | Dan Skelton | |
| 3m½f | 5,340 | Hurdle | 5:57.81 | 3 Oct 24 | Good | Neil Mulholland | |
| 1m7½f | 3,452 | NH Flat | 3:44.80 | 5 Jun 18 | Good | Nicky Henderson | |
| 2m | 3,520 | NH Flat | 3:47.80 | 2 Mar 18 | Standard To Slow | John Ryan |
Fastest recorded winning time for each race type and trip (to the nearest half furlong) in the RaceWatch results database. Where rail movements change the exact yardage, the quickest run per yard is shown with its measured distance.
Pattern and graded races run at Southwell in the last 12 months
| 28 Nov 25 | November | Midnite Churchill Stakes | Listed | Flat | 1m3f | William Haggas | Cieren Fallon | 5/2 | 4 | |
| 28 Nov 25 | November | Midnite Golden Rose Stakes | Listed | Flat | 6f | Michael Appleby | Jason Watson | 11/2 | 13 | |
| 7 Feb 26 | February | BetMGM Tandridge Stakes | Listed | Flat | 1m | John & Thady Gosden | Robert Havlin | 4/9F | 7 |
Group, Grade and Listed races in the 12 months to 15 October 2026, with the latest winner.
Latest Southwell winners (15 October 2026)
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| Follow @AtTheRaces On X Handicap Stakes (Div I) | Flat | 7f | Standard | 13/8F | Joseph Parr | Jack Nicholls | 13 | |
| Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Stakes | Flat | 1m3f | Standard | 1/1F | Faye Bramley | Edward Greatrex | 7 | |
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| Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-ready.com Nursery Handicap Stakes | Flat | 5f | Standard | 18/1 | Tim Easterby | David Allan | 12 | |
| Free Tips On Attheraces.com Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes | Flat | 6f | Standard | 6/4F | George Boughey | Jack Callan | 9 | |
| Follow @AtTheRaces On X Handicap Stakes (Div II) | Flat | 7f | Standard | 11/4F | Adrian McGuinness | Mikey Sheehy | 11 |
Winners at the most recent meeting in the results database.
Next Southwell meetings declared
| 17 Oct 26 | Saturday | Flat AW | Evening | 9 | 87 | 16:23 | 20:30 |
| 19 Oct 26 | Monday | Flat AW | Evening | 8 | 160 | 17:00 | 20:30 |
Meetings in the racecards for the next 30 days. Runner numbers appear once final declarations are made, usually one or two days before racing; later fixtures show the race count only.
Black-type races coming up at Southwell
| 28 Nov 26 | Midnite Churchill | Listed | Flat | 1m3f | Confirmed | - |
| 28 Nov 26 | Midnite Golden Rose | Listed | Flat | 6f | Confirmed | - |
Group, Grade and Listed races scheduled at the course in the next 120 days (race calendar).
Southwell meetings in the same weeks last year
| 23 Oct 25 | Thursday | Flat AW | 9 | Thursday 22 October |
| 24 Oct 25 | Friday | Flat AW | 9 | Friday 23 October |
| 30 Oct 25 | Thursday | Flat AW | 9 | Thursday 29 October |
| 31 Oct 25 | Friday | Flat AW | 9 | Friday 30 October |
| 3 Nov 25 | Monday | Flat AW | 9 | Monday 2 November |
| 14 Nov 25 | Friday | Jumps | 7 | Friday 13 November |
| 20 Nov 25 | Thursday | Flat AW | 9 | Thursday 19 November |
| 21 Nov 25 | Friday | Flat AW | 9 | Friday 20 November |
| 25 Nov 25 | Tuesday | Jumps | 6 | Tuesday 24 November |
| 26 Nov 25 | Wednesday | Flat AW | 9 | Wednesday 25 November |
| 28 Nov 25 | Friday | Flat AW | 9 | Friday 27 November |
| 2 Dec 25 | Tuesday | Jumps | 6 | Tuesday 1 December |
| 12 Dec 25 | Friday | Flat AW | 9 | Friday 11 December |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sunday | Jumps | 7 | Sunday 13 December |
Meetings held at the course in the 60 days from this date last year, a guide to the coming fixture list. Dates this year are set by the fixture list and can differ.
Win % by Run style
Southwell runners on the day
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When did Southwell switch from Fibresand to Tapeta?
Southwell replaced its Fibresand all-weather with Tapeta in December 2021. The new surface rides very differently, so form from before the switch is a poor guide.
Why does old Southwell Fibresand form need a line through it?
Fibresand at Southwell was deep and demanding, while Tapeta rides more like other British all-weather tracks.
Which trainers and jockeys have the best strike rate on the Southwell Tapeta?
Olly Murphy leads the Southwell jumps trainers since 2021/22 with 40 winners and Michael Appleby leads the Flat with 70. Trainer and jockey tables show runs, win %, place %
How often do favourites win on the Southwell Tapeta?
The favourites table splits the record by race type and the season table tracks it year by year.
When is the next Southwell meeting?
The next Southwell meeting in the racecards is on Saturday 17 October with 9 races. Next big-race fixture: Saturday 28 November 2026 (Midnite Churchill). Final declarations usually come a day or two before racing.
Does the draw matter at Southwell?
Stall by stall figures sit on the draw bias page.
Questions people ask
Is Southwell Tapeta or Fibresand now?
Southwell now races on Tapeta, which replaced Fibresand in December 2021. Form from the old Fibresand surface is a poor guide to the current track.
How often do favourites win at Southwell?
The figure updates after every meeting and is split by race type on the page.
Who is the leading trainer at Southwell?
Olly Murphy has the most jumps winners at Southwell since 2021/22 with 40. Michael Appleby leads the Flat trainers since 2021 with 70 course winners.
When is the next Southwell meeting?
The next Southwell meeting in the racecards is on Saturday 17 October with 9 races. Next big-race fixture: Saturday 28 November 2026 (Midnite Churchill). The Southwell racecards page shows the full card and updates through the day.
Is there a draw bias at Southwell?
The Southwell draw summary compares low, middle and high stalls for Flat races of eight or more runners since 2019, by trip.
What is a course specialist at Southwell?
A Southwell course specialist here is a horse with two or more course wins since May 2014 that has run in the last year. Southwell currently has 50 of them still in training.
What kind of racing is there at Southwell?
Southwell is a racecourse in Great Britain that stages Flat and jumps racing, on turf and on an all-weather surface.
Who is the top trainer at Southwell?
Over the last five seasons plus the current one, the leading trainer at Southwell by winners is Michael Appleby on the Flat (70 winners from 696 runners) and Olly Murphy over jumps (40 winners from 154 runners).
Who is the top jockey at Southwell?
Over the last five seasons plus the current one, the leading jockey at Southwell by winners is Jason Hart on the Flat (70 winners from 522 rides) and Sean Bowen over jumps (52 winners from 212 rides).
When is the next meeting at Southwell?
The next meeting at Southwell in the racecards is on Saturday 17 October 2026 (jumps).
When is the next big race at Southwell?
The next Group, Grade or Listed race confirmed at Southwell is the Midnite Churchill (Listed) on 28 November 2026.
How big are the fields at Southwell?
Southwell staged 4,977 races from 2016 to 15 October 2026, with an average field of 8.9 runners.
How many big races are run at Southwell?
Southwell staged 3 Group, Grade or Listed races in the 12 months to 15 October 2026.
When did Southwell last race?
The most recent meeting at Southwell in the results was on 15 October 2026, with 9 races.
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